Part 2e of the exam generally asks you to write a method statement and programme. The examiners' reports indicate that they are generally quite disappointed with the quality of the answers to this section, probably due to the fact that people run out of time towards the end of the exam.
This section is quite difficult to prepare for, because it depends a lot on the type of structure and site specific constraints. However, we found it useful to look at a real project and "simplify" the programme as much as possible.
The programme we have based this on is a real road bridge that was constructed in 38 weeks with multiple aspects of construction happening in parallel. For the simplified programme, we stretched the programme out so that everything is sequential over 1 year, and split it into:
- Abutments
- Deck steelwork
- Deck slab
- Finishing
Most programmes could be arranged in this way with a total duration of about 1 year, with footbridges taking slightly less time and complicated road/railway bridges taking slightly more time.
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